Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
2026 Predictions: Federal Missions Will Rise or Fall on Readiness, Not Innovation
As agencies enter 2026, executives from some of the federal government’s top IT and service vendors predict that federal technology success will hinge less on adopting new tools and more on operational foundations, according to MeriTalk.
Cyber Experts Pinpoint What to Look Out For in 2026
Expect significant innovations in AI-driven cyber tools and a closer convergence between cybersecurity and geopolitics when it comes to cybersecurity in 2026, according to NextGov.
Inside the Transportation Department’s Technology Transformation
The Transportation Department will soon run on Google Workspace, fulfilling part of the department’s “1DOT IT” strategy to unify and strengthen the sprawling 55,000-employee department and completely modernize its IT infrastructure, according to NextGov.
DHS Trades Paper FOIA Requests for Digital Filings
The Department of Homeland Security will require people submitting Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests to do so electronically, rather than mailing them in, as directed by a new rule going into effect Jan. 22, according to FedScoop.
Trump’s Chief Technology Officer Ethan Klein Confirmed by Senate
Last month, nuclear engineer Ethan Klein was confirmed to be the U.S. chief technology officer by the Senate, making him the first to serve in the role since 2021, according to FedScoop.
Ed Forst Sworn in as GSA Administrator
Last month, the Senate also confirmed Edward Forst to serve as the next head of the General Services Administration, where he will oversee the government’s central hub for procurement and acquisitions, according to FedScoop.
Fed 100 Deadline Extended to Jan. 14, 2026
There is still time to get nominations in for the people that went above and beyond in federal IT this past year, according to NextGov.
